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How to get fromPuerto Carrillo to San Joséby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Puerto Carrillo to San José by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Puerto Carrillo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus bus 1507
    3h 56m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 227.1 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Carrillo to San Josécar car 227.1 km
    4h 5m
    $31–44

  3. Fly from Nosara Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane NOB - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4h 1m
    $237–291

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Carrillo to San Joséshuttle bus Shared Pto Carrillo / ...
    5h 30m
    $330

  5. Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Carrillo to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    5h
    $245–341

Puerto Carrillo to San José by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Puerto Carrillo to Central Autobusera Inteligente once daily. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 3h 56m.

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